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R156 SJW

1997 Ducati ST2

Silver Petrol 944cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,972 mi
Last recorded27,972 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Ducati ST222,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 SJW
MakeDucati
ModelST2
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine944cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 27,972 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Main beam tell tale doesnt exinguish when operated

Fail 3 Feb 2020 27,968 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen led bulb not functioning correctly dip & main image (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam led bulb not functioning correctly (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Main beam tell tale doesnt exinguish when operated

Pass 12 May 2017 27,881 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 27,028 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 26,532 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

dust cover seal worn os

Pass 22 Jun 2013 23,888 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 22,768 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2009 14,043 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 14,043 miles

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 12,865 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 12,865 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 12,360 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati ST2?

Based on 7,621 MOT tests across 726 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
647
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
726
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 155
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 100
wheel bearings have excessive free play 67
wheel bearings are excessively rough 52
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 48
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R156 SJW is a 1997 Ducati ST2 in Silver with a 944cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Ducati ST2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 22,533 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ducati ST2 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R156 SJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati ST2 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Ducati ST2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R156 SJW registered?

R156 SJW is a 1997 Ducati ST2, first registered on 4 September 1997.

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